ABC13’s data team is tracking crime and safety across Houston and in your neighborhood.
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Auto Thefts
16,905

Last 12 months
Through September 29

Average Auto Thefts
14,928

Yearly average
2019 to 2021

Auto Theft Rate
734

Per 100,000 people
Last 12 months

Average Auto Theft Rate
648

Per 100,000 people
2019 to 2021


Auto thefts over the last 12 months are up 13% compared to the annual average over the last three years.

The city averaged 325 stolen vehicles a week over the last 12 months. In 2019, that number was 262 a week.

A closer look at Houston auto thefts by neighborhood

The risk is not the same neighborhood to neighborhood. ABC13’s data team looked at the Houston Police Department’s data by neighborhood from 2019 through September 29.

The map color-codes each neighborhood by the auto theft rate over the last 12 months. The three darker blues represent neighborhoods with auto theft rates that are higher than the citywide rate. You can also click the box in the bottom right corner to see neighborhoods by the number of vehicles stolen.

Click on any neighborhood on the map to see detailed numbers, rates and trends. You can also search for a street name, place, landmark or zip code.